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• TribLive: Staples on Dewhurst

  By Evan Smith May 16, 2011

  At last Thursday's TribLive conversation, I asked Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples to assess the tenure of the man he hopes to succeed as lieutenant governor, David Dewhurst. Full Story 

• Video: Todd Staples at TribLive

  By Evan Smith May 16, 2011

  At last Thursday's TribLive conversation, I interviewed Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples about the impact of drug-fueled violence on border farmers and ranchers, what he thinks about the Senate's two-thirds rule, his nascent campaign for lieutenant governor in 2014 and more. Full Story 

• TribLive: Staples on Border Violence

  By Evan Smith May 16, 2011

  At last Thursday's TribLive conversation, I interviewed Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples about the impact of drug-fueled violence on border farmers and ranchers — and the web site he maintains to collect tales of the war in progress. Full Story 

• TribLive: Staples on the Two-Thirds Rule and More

  By Evan Smith May 16, 2011

  At last Thursday's TribLive conversation, I interviewed Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples about the Senate's two-thirds rule, the Rainy Day Fund, abortion sonograms and other issues that he'd confront as lieutenant governor. Full Story 

• Video: The Week in Texas Politics, May 9 to May 13

  By Todd Wiseman and Thanh Tan May 13, 2011

  No time to follow all the happenings of the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly recap of the biggest political stories in the state. Full Story 

• Video: Outnumbered Democrats Struggle

  By Todd Wiseman and Thanh Tan May 13, 2011

  This session, Texas Democrats are a frustrated bunch. From sanctuary cities to the state budget, they have so far lost every battle they've waged against the GOP. Texas Politics Project Director Jim Henson analyzes the struggle between the majority and the minority. Full Story 

• TribLive: Staples on the 2014 Lite Guv Race

  By Evan Smith May 12, 2011

  At this morning's TribLive conversation, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples talked about his plans to run for lieutenant governor in 2014 — and offered his assessment of the other likely candidates in the race, Comptroller Susan Combs and Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson. Full Story 

• Video: Cecile Richards Visits Capitol, Defends Planned Parenthood

  By Todd Wiseman and Thanh Tan May 11, 2011

  Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards, a native Texan and daughter of former Gov. Ann Richards, visited the Capitol on Wednesday to defend funding for womens' health services. Full Story 

• Video: Obama Stumps In Austin, Raises Funds For '12 Election

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan May 11, 2011

  Full video of President Barack Obama's remarks Tuesday during a stop to talk politics with a crowd of fellow Democrats and to raise money for his re-election campaign. Full Story 

• UT President on the "Public Research University of the Future"

  By Justin Dehn May 9, 2011

  University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers delivered a speech Monday — two days before the University of Texas System Board of Regents gathers in Austin for a highly anticipated meeting — outlining the university's budget concerns and plans for innovation. Full Story 

• Video: The Week in Texas Politics Recap, May 2 to May 6

  By Justin Dehn May 6, 2011

  No time to follow all the happenings of the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly recaps of the action under the dome. Full Story 

• Video: Outside Groups, Ads Influence Senate Budget Debate

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan May 6, 2011

  The Texas Senate passed a budget this week for the next biennium, but only after nearly suffering a meltdown. Senate Finance Chairman Steve Ogden has blamed some of the drama on the meddling of outside interest groups. Full Story